Libraries Recommendation
React Native / Expo library recommendations based on common use cases.
The starter kit comes with a set of pre-installed and configured libraries. We recommend using these libraries for your project.
Below is a list of other libraries we often use in our projects. These aren't included in the starter because:
- They're for specific use cases.
- They need a lot of setup.
This way, you can add them to your project only if you need them, keeping things simple to start with.
State Management
The starter kit comes with Zustand out of the box, but if your application implements complex workflows, you might want to use XState — it is more powerful for managing complex workflows and state machines.
For example, if you have a multi-step, conditional workflow (such as creating a new card for a user), Zustand might not be the best choice as it is designed for simpler state management. XState is the better fit in those cases.
Error Reporting
- Sentry: A very popular solution for error reporting in the JavaScript ecosystem with great Expo integration. See the Sentry Setup guide.
Notifications
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for notifications, but based on your use case we would recommend one of the following:
Analytics
- PostHog: Easy to set up and use, with a generous free tier.
- Google Analytics
Charts
We are likely missing some great libraries here, so we count on your contribution to add them. Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.